07 17 2023 - Regular Meeting

Glenwood Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Central Office Conference Room - 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534 Monday July 17, 2023

1. Call to Order &Roll Call –

   Vice President John Zak called the Regular Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m. Upon roll call the following Board of Education (BOE) members responded as being present: Curt Becker, Eva Krueger, Elizabeth Richardson, and John Zak. Matt Portrey was absent.

    

2. Approval of Agenda –

   C Becker made a motion to modify the agenda and add New Business Item L. E Krueger seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion Carried.

    

   E Krueger made a motion to approve the agenda with modification. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion Carried

    

3. Spotlight on Education - None

4. Friends of Education - None

    

5. Consideration of Action on Consent Items – C Becker made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 5A through 5L. E. Krueger seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion Carried.

    

   5A. Approval of Minutes

   Minutes were approved for the June 12, 2023 Regular Meeting &June 26, 2023 Special Meeting and Work Session.

    

   5B. Approval of Board Policies - Second Reading Approvals:

   POLICY #	DESCRIPTION
   None

    

   5C. Approval of Board Policies - First Reading Approvals:

   POLICY #	DESCRIPTION
   500.10	STUDENT ATTENDANCE
   500.10R	STUDENT ABSENCES-EXCUSED
   500.11	COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE
   500.13	STUDENT ATTENDANCE
   500.16	TRUANCY - UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
   500.16E1	LETTER TO PARENT/GUARDIAN(S) REGARDING ATTENDANCE
   500.16E2	ATTENDANCE COOPERATION AGREEMENT
   500.16E3	COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE MEDIATION AGREEMENT
   500.16E4	DOCTOR’S NOTE TO SCHOOL
   500.16E5	EXHIBIT 5

   500.16F1	ATTENDANCE COOPERATION AGREEMENT (FORM 1)
   500.16F2	STUDENT MEDIATION AGREEMENT
   500.16F3	RECOMMENDATION FOR REFERRAL TO COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR VIOLATION OF STATE MANDATORY ATTENDANCE LAW
   500.16R1	TRUANCY REGULATIONS

    

   5D. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements &favorable background check results

   NAME	POSITION	SALARY
   Christine Baker	Substitute Teacher	$170 per day
   Bryan Dykstra	Summer Mower	$12 per hour
   John Fada	Substitute Bus Driver	$50 per route
   Teresa Lawler	Sponsor - Individual Speech 10th-12th Grade	$4,060
   Shannon Silvius	Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I	$12.50 per hour
   Brian Stanley	Teacher	$65,000
   Sara Stanton	Special Education Teacher Associate - Level 2/3	$14.75 ($14 + .75 evidentiary)
   Ruth Stirewalt	Substitute Teacher	$170 per day
   Stephen Wagner	Substitute Bus Driver	$50 per route
   Khiana Wilson	Kid’s Place Associate	$11.23 per hour

    

   5E. Transfers

   NAME	FROM / TO	WAGE
   None

    

   5F. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement

   NAME	POSITION	REASON	DATE
   Michelle Fisher	Kitchen Manager	Resignation	June 21, 2023
   Brenda Frahm	Substitute Teacher	Resignation	June 29, 2023
   Chelsea King	Substitute Food Service Worker	Resignation	June 28, 2023
   William Magnuson	Substitute Teacher	Resignation	June 28, 2023
   Jenny McVay	Substitute Food Service Worker	Resignation	June 30, 2023
   Megan Millar	Substitute Teacher	Resignation	July 5, 2023
   Nicole Schuppan	Substitute Teacher	Resignation	June 28, 2023
   Anne Smith	Substitute Associate	Resignation	June 30, 2023
   Cathy Stone	Substitute Secretary	Resignation	June 26, 2023
   Brittnee White	Substitute Teacher	Resignation	June 28, 2023

   5G. Open Enrollments

   NAME	DISTRICT REQUESTED	REASON	RESIDENT DISTRICT	APPROVE OR DENY	FUNDE D
   Hunter G.	Glenwood		East Mills	Approve	Yes
   Emma L.	Glenwood		East Mills	Approve	Yes
   Alyssa L.	Fremont-Mills	Remain after move	Glenwood	Approve	Yes
   Leah L.	Fremont-Mills	Remain after move	Glenwood	Approve	Yes
   Leslie L.	Fremont-Mills	Remain after move	Glenwood	Approve	Yes
   Olivia L.	Fremont-Mills	Remain after move	Glenwood	Approve	Yes

    

   5H. Approval of Financial Reports

   Approval of bills and financial reports as of June 30, 2023.

    

   5I. Fundraising Requests

   GROUP	DESCRIPTION	PURPOSE	AMOUNT	DATES
   MS Student Council	Homecoming Bead Sales	MS Activity Nights and Other Student Body Purchases Determined by Council.	AMAP	Sept. 11-15, 2023
   MS Student Council	Homecoming Shirt Sales	MS Activity Nights and Other Student Body Purchases Determined by Council.	AMAP	Mid-August thru Homecoming Week, 2023

   5J. Out of State and Overnight Travel

   REQUESTED BY	ACTIVITY	DESTINATION	DEPARTURE DATE	RETURN DATE
   Paula Carman	Bishop LeBlond Volleyball Tourn.	St. Joseph, MO	09/30/2023	09/30/2023
   Jackie Christian	Bishop LeBlond Volleyball Tourn.	St. Joseph, MO	09/30/2023	09/30/2023
   Jennifer Schneider	Bishop LeBlond Volleyball Tourn.	St. Joseph, MO	09/30/2023	09/30/2023
   Paula Carman	Volleyball Team Camp	Johnston, IA	08/03/2023	08/04/2023
   Jackie Christian	Volleyball Team Camp	Johnston, IA	08/03/2023	08/04/2023
   Jennfier Schneider	Volleyball Team Camp	Johnston, IA	08/03/2023	08/04/2023
   Devin Embray	SAI Annual Conference	Des Moines, IA	08/01/2023	08/03/2023
   Chad Lang	SAI Annual Conference	Des Moines, IA	08/01/2023	08/03/2023
   Lorraine Duitsman	SAI Annual Conference	Des Moines, IA	08/01/2023	08/03/2023
   Cindy Menendez	SAI Annual Conference	Des Moines, IA	08/01/2023	08/03/2023
   Tim Reinert	IASBO Payroll Conference	Ames, IA	08/02/2023	08/03/2023
   Lynde Wagner	IASBO Payroll Conference	Ames, IA	08/02/2023	08/03/2023

   5K. Grant Requests

   NAME	PURPOSE	AMOUNT
   None

   5L. Curriculum

   CONTENT	DRAFT/FINAL	SCHOOL YEAR
   None

6. Announcements and Communications 6A. Comments from Public – None

   6B. Comments from Board of Education – None

   6C. Legislative Update – Superintendent Dr. Embray provided a Legislative activity update.

   6D. Presentations – Angie Thomas - Kid’s Place Tuition

   6E. GRC Campus Closing Update – Superintendent Dr. Embray provided an update on planning discussions relating to the GRC closing, master site plan and facilities.

    

7. Reports -

   Building Administrators, Special Education, School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place, Technology, Food Service, Transportation/Building and Grounds &Print Shop were not required to provide a report for the month of July on their respective buildings or areas of accountability.

    

8. Old Business - None

    

9. New Business – A. to L.

   9A. Approval of Meal Price Increase for 2023-2024

   E Richardson made a motion for approval of the proposed meal price increases for the 2023-2024 school year. E Krueger seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

    

   9B. Approval of Handbook Revisions for the High School, Middle School, Elementary Schools &THRIVE E Krueger made a motion for approval of the proposed school handbook revisions reflecting the updated attendance policies surrounding truancy. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

   9C. Approval of Talented and Gifted Handbook Revisions

   C Becker made a motion for approval of the proposed revisions to the Talented and Gifted Handbook for the 2023-2024 school year. E Krueger seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

    

   9D. Approval of the Certified Staff Manual

   E Krueger made a motion for approval of the Certified Staff Manual as presented for the 2023-2024 school year. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

    

   9E. Approval of the Classified Staff Manual

   E Richardson made a motion for approval of the Classified Staff Manual as presented for the 2023-2024 school year. C Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

    

   9F. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) C Becker made a motion for approval of the memorandum of understanding with iJAG. E Krueger seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

    

   9G. Approval of the Agreement with Anytime Fitness

   E Richardson made a motion for approval of the two -year contract with Anytime Fitness for District employees to have a single membership benefit. C Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

    

   9H. Approval of Kids Place Tuition Increase

   C Becker made a motion for approval of the proposed tuition cost increases to Kids Place parental contracts. E Krueger seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

   9I. Approval of Agreement with Unfold The Soul, Inc.

   E Krueger made a motion for approval of the agreement with Unfold The Soul, Inc. to have Ken Williams provide the keynote on ruthless Equity at the Glenwood Community School District Welcome Back Event in August. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

    

   9J. Discussion of IASB Convention – November 15-17, 2023

   Discussion of the who from the Board of Education plans on attending the IASB Convention – November 15-17, 2023 was completed. The BOE chose Matt Portrey to serve as BOE Delegate at the Convention.

    

   9K. Discussion of COSSBA Conference February 22-25, 2024

   Discussion of the who from the Board of Education plans on attending the COSSBA Convention – February 22-25-17, 2024, was completed. Currently, four Board of Education members plan to attend.

    

   9L. Approval of Agreement with the Mils County YMCA

   E Krueger made a motion for approval of the two -year contract with the Mills County YMCA for District employees to have a single membership benefit. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.

   Motion carried.

    

10. Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by C Becker and seconded by E Richardson to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:03 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

John Zak, Board Vice President Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer